Customized one time use vapor deposition source

Abstract

A method of providing a customized one time use vapor deposition source to a user includes a supplier receiving an order from the user; the supplier providing the one time use vapor deposition source to the user, wherein the one time use vapor deposition source includes at least a boat containing the organic material, a heating element, and an aperture plate; and the supplier receiving payment for the one time use vapor deposition source.

1 . A method of providing a customized one time use vapor deposition source to a user, comprising: 
 a) a supplier receiving an order from the user;    b) the supplier providing the one time use vapor deposition source to the user, wherein the one time use vapor deposition source includes at least a boat containing the organic material, a heating element, and an aperture plate; and    c) the supplier receiving payment for the one time use vapor deposition source.    
     
     
         2 . The method according to  claim 1  wherein the supplier receives the order over a communication network.  
     
     
         3 . The method according to  claim 2  wherein the communication network includes the Internet, and the supplier and user both access the Internet through a computer system.  
     
     
         4 . The method according to  claim 2  wherein the payment is made via the communication network.  
     
     
         5 . The method according to  claim 3  wherein the payment is made via the Internet.  
     
     
         6 . The method according to  claim 1  further including: 
 d) the supplier or supplier's designee receiving a spent one time use vapor deposition source from the user, wherein the supplier or designee refurbishes such one time use vapor deposition source or refurbishes parts of the vapor deposition source for use in a new one time use vapor deposition source.    
     
     
         7 . The method according to  claim 1  further including the supplier providing a plurality of one time use vapor deposition sources, each one for use in the same device manufacturing process so that two or more organic materials can be codeposited.  
     
     
         8 . The method according to  claim 1  wherein the order includes information regarding the type of organic material to be deposited, the amount of such material required, the minimum length of time that the one time use vapor deposition source should operate, vacuum system equipment in which the one time use vapor deposition source is used, aperture plate to substrate spacing, or the date when the one time use vapor deposition source is needed, or combinations thereof.  
     
     
         9 . The method according to  claim 6  wherein the refurbishing includes cleaning, testing, and reusing the heating element.  
     
     
         10 . The method according to  claim 1  wherein the one time use vapor deposition source supplied to the user is packaged in a container under inert atmosphere conditions and the container is sealed.  
     
     
         11 . The method according to  claim 10  wherein the container contains a getter or desiccant.  
     
     
         12 . The method according to  claim 10  wherein the user returns the spent one time use vapor deposition source to the supplier in the container.